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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,179 cc

V5 BXRMOT history

V5 BXR is a black petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

V5 BXR black Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
77,188 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 BXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 BXR was last recorded at 77,188 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,868 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
320 miles
Average per year
3,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,188 miles
  • 2025 – 76,868 miles
  • 2024 – 76,311 miles
  • 2023 – 75,171 miles
  • 2022 – 75,068 miles
  • 2021 – 75,038 miles
  • 2020 – 74,557 miles
  • 2019 – 73,434 miles
  • 2018 – 71,559 miles
  • 2017 – 68,300 miles
  • 2016 – 58,612 miles
  • 2015 – 52,904 miles
  • 2014 – 48,938 miles
  • 2013 – 44,039 miles
  • 2012 – 39,940 miles
  • 2011 – 33,374 miles
  • 2010 – 27,504 miles
  • 2009 – 21,930 miles
  • 2008 – 15,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,188 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,188 miles (+320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    77,188 miles
    Test number
    116915756205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass76,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    76,868 miles
    Test number
    742782242657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,868 miles (+557)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,868 miles
    Test number
    188911392275
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass76,311 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,311 miles
    Test number
    397470794590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,171 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,171 miles
    Test number
    298120247698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail75,161 miles (+93)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,161 miles
    Test number
    732340992368
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass75,068 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,068 miles
    Test number
    537880327850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,059 miles (+21)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    494882909531
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded

  9. Fail75,038 miles (+481)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,038 miles
    Test number
    792877025997
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal Split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass74,557 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,557 miles
    Test number
    565590114626
    • AdvisorySmall engine oil leak n/s
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s hand brake effort low

  11. Fail74,555 miles (+1,121)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,555 miles
    Test number
    758746294066
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted unable to check some brake steering and suspension components

  12. Pass73,434 miles (+1,875)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,434 miles
    Test number
    208430381779
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass71,559 miles (+3,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,559 miles
    Test number
    396466830296
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  14. Pass68,300 miles (+9,688)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,300 miles
    Test number
    765992870584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,612 miles (+5,708)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,612 miles
    Test number
    205108807027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,904 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,904 miles
    Test number
    107374015176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail52,904 miles (+3,966)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,904 miles
    Test number
    976944515109
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,938 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,938 miles
    Test number
    428108994072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,039 miles
    Test number
    236335993081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,039 miles (+4,099)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,039 miles
    Test number
    885035293029
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,940 miles (+6,566)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,940 miles
    Test number
    258261122432
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass33,374 miles (+5,870)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,374 miles
    Test number
    265753211183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront brake application slightly uneven
    • NoteFront tyres on 3mm, rear tyres on 2mm
    • NoteInner surface of front discs pitted and scored, o/s worse
    • NoteInner surface of rear discs slightly pitted
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteSmall cut in o/s/f tyre inner shoulder

  23. Pass27,504 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,504 miles
    Test number
    252070800192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,930 miles (+6,910)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,930 miles
    Test number
    462121119153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,020 miles
    Test number
    622250218127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 BXR

Does V5 BXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 BXR is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 BXR?
The MOT on V5 BXR is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 BXR done?
V5 BXR was recorded at 77,188 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,452 miles a year.
Has V5 BXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 BXR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 BXR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V5 BXR find?
V5 BXR passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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